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20 plus girlfriends gathered at Yoga Shack on Feb. 13 for their third annual "Galentine' s Day" celebration. Photo courtesy of Ashley Gruters
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 20, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 02.23.17

From a healthy girl's night out to some of the season's most creative outfits, this is the scoop on last week's social happenings.

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Chairwoman Terri Najmolhoda with Art Center Sarasota Executive Director Lisa Berger
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 20, 2017
iconcept gives local designers creative opportunity

The 9th annual event was held at Saks Fifth Avenue on Feb. 19.

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Co-Chairwomen Shelley Sarbey, Tatyana Stewart, Dawn Epstein, Alexandra Jupin and Debbie Dannheisser
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 18, 2017
Animal Rescue Coalition presents artful gala

The annual Unconditional Love Gala was held on Feb. 18 at Michael’s On East.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 17, 2017
St. Jude Catholic Church hosts annual gala

The church and hispanic center held its annual fundraiser at Michael’s On East on Feb. 17.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 17, 2017
Players kicks off ‘Big Fish’ with opening night party

The opening night for the center’s newest production began with a VIP reception on Feb. 16.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 16, 2017
Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center supporters strut their stuff at annual fashion show

SPARCCle on the Runway: Fashion is Architecture was held at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 16.

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Members of Designing Daughters (standing) with Designing Daughters and Roskamp Foundation leaders (seated) — Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 15, 2017
Designing Daughters will begin strategic partnership with Roskamp Foundation

The two nonprofits will officially join forces on March 1.

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Terri Klauber, Michael Klauber, Murf Klauber, Max Klauber and Susie Klauber —Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 15, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 02.16.17

From surprise birthday parties to celebrity encounters, these are the most notable social happenings of last week.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 14, 2017
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet hosts first luncheon of the year

The top supporters of Sarasota Ballet held their February Showcase Luncheon on Feb. 13.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 12, 2017
Orchid Ball transforms Selby into “The Color of Dreams”

The annual Marie Selby Botanical Gardens fundraiser was held at the gardens on Feb. 11.

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Co-Chairwomen Wendy Merriman and Brenda Maraman
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 11, 2017
Van Wezel Foundation hosts entertaining gala

The annual gala featured comics Steve Martin and Martin Short on Feb. 10 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 11, 2017
Ann Curry speaks at Tidewell Hospice Signature Luncheon

The former “TODAY” show star spoke at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 10.

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Kimberly Tocci, Deanna Joyce and Brenda Hibbeln
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 9, 2017
Florida Winefest & Auction supporters play bingo for a cause

The first Designer Handbag Bingo was held at The Francis on Feb. 9.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 9, 2017
Orchid Ball sponsors get a sneak peak of Chagall exhibit

Event supporters were among the first to see the Selby Marc Chagall exhibit at a preview party on Feb. 8.

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Evelyn Cooper, Liz Greenawalt, Eileen Cantarella, Chairwoman Beckie Suverkrup, Doris Amspoker, Kathy Cuviello and University Park Women’s Club President Maria Van Brunt
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 9, 2017
University Park Women’s Club hosts fashionable afternoon

The organization held its Passion for Fashion fashion show at Michael’s On East on Feb. 8.

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